Mercuès, a region in the Lot Valley of Occitanie, France, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by the winding Lot River, extensive Cahors vineyards, and a mix of forests, meadows, and agricultural lands. Rocky outcrops and hills provide varied terrain and scenic views, making Mercuès suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Mercuès provides a range of outdoor activities, with more than 50 routes…
75
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
859
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1
hikers
16.5km
04:37
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(9)
35
hikers
6.92km
02:00
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(4)
12
hikers
11.2km
03:10
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
13.0km
03:45
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
16.5km
01:56
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

53
runners
8.25km
00:55
130m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
14.0km
01:43
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
runners
24.8km
02:37
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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120
riders
73.2km
03:20
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

82
riders
69.4km
03:05
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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20
riders
62.5km
02:58
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
50.8km
02:37
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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19
riders
35.4km
03:16
790m
790m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

10
riders
42.3km
04:01
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

10
riders
46.5km
02:53
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
40.6km
02:39
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
54.0km
03:51
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
83.2km
06:20
1,580m
1,580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
37.6km
03:01
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
38.3km
03:12
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
37.1km
02:21
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
riders
38.5km
03:44
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
46.3km
02:55
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
19.5km
01:13
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mercuès offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 81 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 700 ratings.
Mercuès provides various hiking trails, including loops around the historic Château de Mercuès and the Régnac area. The Lot Valley also features marked trails, such as a 2.5-mile (4 km) towpath between Bouziès and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Find more options in the Hiking around Mercuès guide.
Mercuès is well-suited for both road and touring cycling, with routes through vineyards and along the Lot River. A shaded greenway built on a former railway line offers a dedicated path for cyclists between the Mercuès lock and Douelle. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Mercuès and Cycling around Mercuès guides.
Runners can utilize the numerous trails and paths in the Mercuès region. The greenway along the Lot River provides a flat, scenic surface suitable for jogging. More options are available in the Running Trails around Mercuès guide.
The Mercuès region is characterized by the Lot Valley, the Lot River, and the Cahors vineyards. The landscape includes rocky outcrops, hills, forests, and agricultural areas. These features provide diverse scenery for outdoor activities.
Yes, Mercuès offers mountain biking trails. There are 9 dedicated MTB routes and 1 easy MTB route available in the region. Further details can be found in the MTB Trails around Mercuès guide.
Mercuès offers trails for various fitness levels, from shorter, easier paths for relaxed strolls to routes with moderate difficulty and elevation gains. The diverse network caters to beginners and more experienced outdoor enthusiasts.
Key points of interest include the historic Château de Mercuès, which offers panoramic views of the Lot Valley. The region is also known for its Cahors vineyards and the Lot River, which provides a scenic backdrop for many routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Mercuès, including Hiking around Mercuès, Road Cycling Routes around Mercuès, and Running Trails around Mercuès. Guides are also available for touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Mercuès is a popular destination on komoot, with over 8,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 81 routes have received more than 700 ratings, averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars.
The official website for the municipality of Mercuès is mercues.fr. For information regarding the Château de Mercuès, the official website is chateaudemercues.com.

